The other day a friend of mine released his new album. He's a good, decent guy, and makes great music. I hope his album does well, and upon seeing the note, I "liked" it. I didn't actually listen to the link, mind you, but figured I could do it after work. In fact, the *first* time I saw the note, I didn't even "like" it, but when it came up on my feed again (thanks to Facebook's helpful way of showing me things it believes I should see), I noticed a lot of my friends had liked it, so I clicked that iconic (no pun intended) button.
And you know what? Fuck that.
As I mentioned, this is for a friend. I'm happy for what he did. But in truth, I liked his post not for having actually listening to and enjoying the tunes, but out of obligation. In the old days, I might have been unaware the record came out today, but happily surprised the next time I saw him and heard the news. Now, I can add Facebook-etiquette to my growing list of neuroses.
The fact is I don't want to help Facebook with their network algorithm. I don't want to tell them whether or not the ridiculous ad placement is relevant to me. I'm tired of worrying that I haven't checked my Privacy settings in a while, and might be giving my life's data away to who knows who (as if I'm not already). I don't want to use Friend Finder. You know what a real friend finder is? It's going outside and meeting people I don't already know. There is no social interaction counter involved, except that tiny neurons in my brain might register an actual emotional connection. Yes, they exist!
So, this isn't about me quitting Facebook -- I hate the thought of having to come groveling back if I ever start missing my online interactions. But, it is a small flipping of the proverbial bird to the world's greatest virtual commodity. We don't actually *need* the place, as convenient as it might seem at the moment, and I'm wishing myself and everyone else luck remembering that. /soapbox
lyrics
I don't want to read your privacy note.
I don't want to know how your shares will vote.
I don't want to know what you think I like.
Gonna keep all of my business inside.
What, you think you're gonna figure me out?
Gonna use all of what you think I'm about?
Suck a fucking joke, that it makes me laugh.
L O L O L O L O L O
I don't want to help you out with your search.
I don't want to 'fresh my feed 'til it hurts.
Don't wanna know who you think I should poke.
And your advertising placement's a joke.
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